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As a lifelong photographer, sharing images for fun on Instagram had an “instant” appeal to me! Most of the shots are from my iPhone and I love discovering terrific visuals from all over the world whenever I open the app. It’s yet another great way to communicate … fast and fun! Stop by!

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Bonjour lundi! Hello Monday! A new day, a new week

Bonjour lundi! Hello Monday! A new day, a new week! A new corner to turn! What’s your plan? Wherever you are, I hope you are doing all you can to fight this virus and help keep each other safe. We can do this👍#wearamask #listentoguidelines #weareinthistogether #jaimelafrance #france4dreams #loves_france_ #ohprovence #ohcotedazur #jaimelapaca #lovetotravel #neverstopexploring #travelinbooks #tripfiction #read #authorsofinstagram

R.I.P. RUTH BADER GINSBERG ~ Irreplaceable/Unforge

R.I.P. RUTH BADER GINSBERG ~ Irreplaceable/Unforgettable 💔

Warmest wishes to all celebrating ~ May your new y

Warmest wishes to all celebrating ~ May your new year be filled with peace, happiness and sweet moments. #roshhashanah #happynewyear #peace #happiness #sweetmoments

Walk with my characters and fall in love with them

Walk with my characters and fall in love with them in settings like this in my novels. I love taking you there! 💞🇫🇷💞 On y va! Sending a wish that wherever you are today, you are safe. 🙏

Never forget ... 💔 “For me and my family per

Never forget ... 💔
“For me and my family personally, September 11 was a reminder that life is fleeting, impermanent, and uncertain. Therefore, we must make use of every moment and nurture it with affection, tenderness, beauty, creativity, and laughter.”
— Deepak Chopra

💔 “Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11.”
—President Obama in a 2011 radio address

One year ago ~ The beginning of an unforgettable m

One year ago ~ The beginning of an unforgettable month 💞🇫🇷💞#friendsforever #jaimelafrance #loves_france_ #travelwithfriends #bff #neverstopexploring #absolutelysouthernfrance #paris #odette #leftbank #makingmemories

Bon weekend tout le monde! A throwback to the good

Bon weekend tout le monde! A throwback to the good old days in Monte Carlo (Monaco) before these beautiful gardens were filled with ugly high end boutiques! Savour your memories 👍 #montecarlo #monaco #jaimelafrance #loves_france_ #neverstopexploring #travelphoto #thegoodolddays

Bon weekend! Let me take you here. #psandsstories

Bon weekend! Let me take you here. #psandsstories #lakeunionpublishing #loveinprovenceseries #ohprovence #ohcotedazur #frenchriviera #womensfiction #jaimelafrance #francophile #loves_france_ #neverstopexploring #lovetoread #amwriting

JUST 5 MORE DAYS! DRAWING LESSONS ON SALE IN THE U

JUST 5 MORE DAYS! DRAWING LESSONS ON SALE IN THE UK UNTIL AUGUST 31! " I wasn’t sure I could get through the beginning as I was reading through my tears, however, I am so glad I kept going as Patricia Sands has crafted a beautiful story that spoke to my heart. It couldn’t have been written better. I highly recommend that you take this wonderful journey with Arianna as she hopes to discover joy in her life again." ~ Amazon reviewer 5* CLICK HERE FOR YOUR COPY https://amzn.to/3gLr4z9 #lakeunionpublishing #lakeunionauthors #psandsstories #jaimelafrance #loves_france_ #ohprovence #art #friendship #family #womensfiction #southoffrancememoriestour #artinfiction #vincentvangogh #authorsofinstagram

From me to you 🌻🌻🌻 sunflowers always make

From me to you 🌻🌻🌻 sunflowers always make me smile. Do they have the same affect on you? Let’s take those smiles and spread them around ... and hopefully brighten someone’s day. Even wearing a mask, your eyes can share a smile. Let’s do it! #sunflower #keepsmiling #weareinthistogether

Wherever your dreams may take you, spend some time

Wherever your dreams may take you, spend some time there and enjoy the moments. The rest of the day will wait for you. #memories #jaimelafrance #loves_france_ #francophile #france4dreams #neverstopexploring #treasureyourmemories #ohprovence #ohcotedazur #psandsstories #amwriting #writersofinstagram #lakeunionauthors @lisabarr18 - I see you here💞🇫🇷💞 #theunbreakables

A fine day to stroll and shop in one of my favouri

A fine day to stroll and shop in one of my favourite villages, Roussillon ~ without crowds in these troubling times. Portez un masque ~ please wear a mask. Be sure to stop in at the studio/shop of charming and talented Françoise Valenti. Her paintings capture the spirit of Provence and if they don’t fit your budget, her beautiful prints absolutely will. I’m looking at one on my wall now and treasuring the memories! #jaimelafrance #loves_france_ #ohprovence #roussillon #francophile #artist #lovetotravel #neverstopexploring #psandsstories #memories

Just this. For you. “I love people who make me l

Just this. For you. “I love people who make me laugh. I honestly think it's the thing I like most, to laugh. It cures a multitude of ills. It's probably the most important thing in a person.” ~ Audrey Hepburn 🌹Today I remember a fine woman in my life who always made me laugh. 🌹#memoriesforlife #family #friendship #lifeisshort #treasureyourmemoriesforever

Bon weekend tout le monde~ wishing everyone a happ

Bon weekend tout le monde~ wishing everyone a happy weekend. Find your safe place, a good book and relax. #weareinthistogether #bonweekend #stayhome #lakeunionauthors #psandsstories #ohcotedazur #ohprovence #amwriting #lovetoread

... because I know this is happening right now ...

... because I know this is happening right now ... Put yourself here and let’s dream together. #amwriting #jaimelafrance #france4dreams #loves_france_ #francophile #psandsstories #lakeunionauthors #authorsofinstagram #keepdreaming #keepreading

Shout out to readers in Australia and the UK ~ two

Shout out to readers in Australia and the UK ~ two days left for these special prices offered to you. Happy reading! #australianreaders #UK #readersofinstagram #lovetoread #bookstagram #booksonsale #australia #australianbookblogger #lakeunionpublishing #lakeunionauthors

#challengeaccepted #womensupportingwomen Thanks to

#challengeaccepted #womensupportingwomen Thanks to @lisabarr18, @kerrylonsdale, @lostinarles for thinking of me and shout outs to the inspiring women of all ages and cultures who make this world go round. I never stop learning from you! #weareinthistogether #keepbelievinginyourself

La nostalgie ~ treasuring memories, planning to ma

La nostalgie ~ treasuring memories, planning to make new ones. 🌻 ”We all have our time machines. Some take us back, they’re called memories. Some take us forward, they’re called dreams.” ~Jeremy Irons 🌻Wherever your time machine is taking you, enjoy the moments. Bon weekend! 🌻#jaimelafrance #france4dreams
#loves_france_
#ohprovence #ohcotedazur #memories #neverstopexploring #keepdreaming #bonweekend #psandsstories #authorsofinstagram #stayhome #stayhealthy #wearamask

One of my favourite simple meals in France ... but

One of my favourite simple meals in France ... but make it anywhere! Tarte aux tomates! Add a salad of greens and vinaigrette et voilà! Magnifique! My characters serve this in my novels 🙂Thank you @ruthribeaucourt and @katedecamont for this repost. #bonappetit #jaimelafrance #france4dreams #loves_france_ #psandsstories #neverstopexploring #stayhomeandcook #staysafe

‘Tis the season. Is seeing lavender fields a dre

‘Tis the season. Is seeing lavender fields a dream of yours? “Dreams won't come looking for you. That's why you have to chase them. Pursue them until they become reality, then hold on tightly.”~ Unknown
During these difficult times, hold fast to your dreams and do everything you can to help others do the same. 🙏 This is St Paul de Mausole monastery, also the asylum where Vincent spent one of his last but most prolific years. Imagine his dreams ~ tortured yet hopeful. 🙏 Featured in my novel, DRAWING LESSONS on sale for July .99 USA. 📚#stayhealthy #observeguidelines #wearamask #covid19 #lavenderfields #dreams #jaimelafrance #france4dreams #travelin2021 #psandsstories #lakeunionauthors #absolutelysouthernfrance #barefootblogger_france #southoffrancememoriestour#stpauldemausole #vincentvangogh

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